text:
no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Pets are wonderful companions, providing a lifetime of fun and requiring a lifetime of care and commitment. At The Animal Rescue Site, we want to provide resources to help you and your pet get off to a great start together. The following are several informative articles that can help you choose, care for, and understand your pet.
Congratulations! You've decided you have the time and resources to adopt a new pet. Cyber-shelters like Petfinder.com let you search hundreds of shelters and rescue groups for the pet of your dreams without leaving your comfortable chair. Today's shelters and rescue groups are better trained and more willing to provide tips for making your adoption a wonderfully rewarding experience. Before you begin your cyber-journey, here are a few tips to keep in mind when looking for your new pet.
"Select" is defined in the dictionary by such phrases as "a preferred choice" or "carefully chosen". Selecting the family dog should be a well-researched and carefully soul-searched activity. Are you and your family willing to make a 10 - 15 year commitment to this sentient being in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer, for as long as all shall live? Let's pose some of the questions family members should discuss before obtaining a dog, after which we will look at where to obtain the carefully chosen dog of your dreams.
If the youngsters in your household are under seven years old, they are usually not developmentally suited for puppies 5 months old and under or toy-sized (under 15 pounds) dogs of any age. Puppies have ultra sharp "milk teeth" and toenails and often teethe on and scratch children, resulting in unintentional injury to the child. The puppy becomes something to be feared rather than loved. Toy dogs are fine-boned, touch-sensitive creatures that do not weather rough or clumsy handling well. They break relatively easily and are quicker to bite than their larger boned, mellower relatives. Unless your children are unusually sensitive, low-key, respectful individuals, a medium-to-large sized dog over 5 months old is usually the safer choice. Regardless of size, all interactions between small children and dogs should be monitored by a responsible adult. When there is no one to watch over them, they should be separated.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, are there frail elderly or physically challenged individuals in the household? If so, strong vigorous adolescent dogs are not a wise idea. No aging hips or wrists are safe from these yahoos. People who were one-breed fans throughout their lives may one day find that their favorite breed demands more than they can physically handle. The new dog must fit the current physical capabilities of his keepers with an eye toward what the next 10-15 years will bring.
A decade or so back, this was an easy question to answer—Mom. She stayed home and cooked, cleaned and raised the family dog. Most families these days do not have that option. All adults have to go to work and the kids head off to school. This leaves the family dog to be sandwiched in between lessons and sports and household chores and so on. One parent should be designated Primary Caretaker to make sure the dog does not get lost in the shuffle. Some parents bow to the pressure their children put on them to get a dog. The kids promise with tears in their eyes that they will religiously take care of this soon-to-be best friend. The truth of the matter is, during the 10 - 15 year lifespan of the average dog, your children will be growing in and out of various life stages and the family dog's importance in their lives will wax and wain like the Moon. You cannot saddle a child with total responsibility for the family dog and threaten to get rid of it if the child is not providing that care. It is not fair to child or dog.
Choosing the family dog should include input from all family members with the cooler-headed, more experienced family members' opinions carrying a bit more weight. The family dog should not be a gift from one family member to all the others. The selection experience is one the entire family can share. Doing some research and polling each family member about what is important to them in a dog will help pin down what you will be looking for. Books like Daniel Tortora's THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU or The ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs can be tremendously helpful and can warn you away from unsuitable choices for your family's circumstances.
The price to obtain a dog runs the gamut from free-to-a-good-home to several thousand dollars. It does not always hold true that you get what you pay for. The price you pay in a pet shop is usually 2 to 3 times higher than what you pay a reputable breeder for a puppy of similar (or usually better) quality. Too many folks spend all their available cash on a pet shop purchase and then have no money left for initial veterinary care, a training crate or obedience classes—all necessary expenses. Remember, the purchase price of a dog is a very small part of what the dog will actually cost. Save money for food (especially if it is a large or giant breed), grooming (fancy coated breeds such as Poodles, Cockers, and Shih Tzus need to be clipped every 4 to 6 weeks), chew toys (the vigorous chewers like a Bull Terrier or Mastiff can work their way through a $8.00 rawhide bone in a single sitting), outerwear (short-coated breeds like Greyhounds, Chihuahuas, and Whippets must have sweaters and coats in the winter or in lavishly air conditioned interiors), and miscellaneous supplies (bowls, beds, brushes, shampoos, flea products, odor neutralizers for accidents, baby gates, leashes, collars, heartworm preventative etc.). And then, there is the veterinary emergency! Very few dogs live their entire lives without at least one accident. Your puppy eats a battery or pair of pantihose, your fine-boned toy breaks a leg, your big boy has bad hips, your dog gets hit by a car or beaten'bitten by the neighborhood bully. These surprises can cost $500 or more. Unlike our children, most of our dogs are not covered by health insurance.
But "How much can I spend?" is not only a question of money. How much time and energy can you spend on a new dog? Various breeds and ages of dog make different demands on our precious spare time. In general, the Sporting, Hounds, Herding, and Terrier breeds will demand more time in training and daily exercise than will the Guardian or Companion breeds. A puppy or adolescent will need more exercise, training, and supervision than will an adult dog. And the first year with any new dog regardless of age or breed type will put more demands on the owner than any other time, for this is when you are setting up house rules and routines which will last for the lifetime of your dog.
Where you go to get the family dog depends on whether you have decided on a purebred or a mixed breed dog. If knowing what size, shape, and general temperament your puppy is going to be when he grows up is important to you or you wish to compete in American or United Kennel Club dog activities, then getting a purebred would be right for you. If a one-of-a-kind look and a loving personality combined with the warm glow you get from "saving" a dog is more important, then a mixed breed would be right up your alley. Puppies are cute but demand lots of supervision & training. In a full-time working house-hold, older dogs are easier to integrate than are puppies. The following are eight avenues to obtain a dog. The first three are highly recommended, the next two can work out but leave more to chance, and the last three should be avoided like the Plague.
America has become a nation of disposable pet owners. Doesn't your family dog deserve better? Choose wisely, for when the bond breaks, everybody concerned suffers. Make selecting your new family dog a life-affirming act.
The sight of cat or kitten may be irresistible to just about everybody, but the decision to adopt a feline should never an impulse decision. Owning a pet requires a commitment from you to provide for all of your cat's needs and that includes understandings subtle cat behavior. Here are some issues to consider before taking that first feline step:
Are you and your family willing to make a 15-20 year commitment to the cat?You will have to provide food, litter, and ongoing veterinary care including possible surgeries. Don't forget to take the ongoing cost of food, water bowls, a litter box, scratching post, carrying case, grooming tools and toys into consideration as well.
Cats require a litter box, and you will have to clean it daily and scrub it once a week. Cats are very clean animals and they won't go in a box that is soiled and smelly. So if you're not keeping it clean, don't blame your cat for going outside the box!
Cats require daily love, attention and care despite their independent nature. Don't get a cat just because you want a pet and think it is fine to leave the animal alone for long stretches of time! If your job requires you to travel, you may want to reconsider or you will have to get someone to take care of your pet while you're away.
Planning to give a cat as a gift? Then make sure the recipient knows of your plan. Never give a companion animal as a surprise present since animals are not inanimate objects and should not be treated as "returnable."
When considering a feline companion for your cat, remember the best match is usually younger, smaller, and the opposite sex. A three-to six-month-old kitten is a good choice for almost all but geriatric cats, where a mellower, older feline is better. Remember that it will take your new feline friend a while to feel comfortable at home. Be patient, allow the cat to explore his'her new environment and provide lots of gentle handling and petting in a quiet, calm place.
Premium-quality dry or canned cat food provides a healthy diet for your pet. Fresh, clean water must be available at all times. All water bowls should be washed and refilled daily.
Cats should have a warm, dry place of their own in the house. Line the bed with something warm and soft, such as a towel or blanket. Be sure to wash the bedding often. It's safer to keep your cat indoors. Outdoor cats can get poisoned, hit by cars and hurt in fights. They are also more apt to pick up diseases and parasites.
Your cat should see a veterinarian at least once a year for an examination and shots. Also take your feline to a vet if he becomes sick or injured. Carefully go over your cat's body at least once a week and check for fleas, ear mites, bumps or cuts. Whenever you contact your veterinarian, it is helpful to supply some details about the condition of your cat. Here is a list of questions you may be asked:
All cats need a litter box. The bathroom, utility room or screened porch are all good places to put the box. Always keep it in the same place since moving it will probably upset your cat. Scoop solids out at least once a day. Dump everything, wash the box with a mild detergent and refill it at least once a week. Cats won't use a smelly, dirty litter box.
Cats keep themselves relatively clean. Most cats rarely need a bath, but they do need to be brushed or combed. Frequent grooming helps keep your feline's coat clean and reduces both shedding and hairballs.
If allowed outdoors (we do not recommend this!), a cat should always wear a collar and an identification tag. A safety collar or "breakaway collar" has an elastic panel that will allow your cat to free himself if the collar becomes caught on something. Please remember that I.D. tags are essential for cat safety! It makes it possible for someone to return your pet to you if he or she should become lost.
All cats need to scratch to loosen old nail sheathes and allow new nails to grow. Cutting your cat's nails every 10 to 14 days will keep them relatively blunt and make them less likely to scratch people and furniture. Provide your cat with a sturdy scratching post covered with rough material such as sisal or tree bark to prevent further destruction.
This sterilization prevents your female cat from having unwanted litters and protects both males and females from certain diseases of the reproductive system. Neutering cats reduces the urge to roam, mate, spray, and fight and focuses the cat's attention on his or her human family. And you will be helping to reduce the serious pet overpopulation problem in the country. Remember that one female can and her offspring can produce 420,000 kittens over 7 years!
Congratulations! You've just added a four-legged friend to the family. It's tempting to take a few days off to spend with your new friend, but what will happen when reality sets in and the long weekend ends? Here are some tips to ensure a smooth adjustment for both of you.
It's tempting to give a new animal free run of your house, especially if he's arrived from a shelter. He was cooped up in a cage and now you feel cruel for restricting his access to some areas of your home. Don't! Your new pet may feel overwhelmed in a large space; confining him to a smaller area can actually help him feel comfortable sooner. Confinement also prevents house-training, chewing, and scratching accidents and promotes good house habits from the start.
Keep a leash on your dog at all times when you are home (even in the house) to prevent him from wandering off and getting into mischief: hook it to your belt loop or simply let it drag on the ground for easy containment if needed.
A large crate with a cozy bed is a wonderful place for dogs to settle and sleep. Balance crate time with closely supervised play time in other areas of the house and frequent trips outdoors for bathroom breaks and exercise. For cats, bathrooms or laundry rooms are a good home base, as long as the washing machine doesn't startle him. As your pet becomes acclimated, you can gradually allow more freedom.
Your inclination will be to shower your new friend with love and affection, spending every waking minute with her. This can lead to problems if you normally work 9 to 5, so it's important to get your pet used to the fact that she will be left home alone. Spend some time ignoring her each day, even if you're not otherwise occupied. For minutes at a time, don't talk to her, look at her or otherwise engage. Also, practice short absences: settle her in a crate or bathroom with a safe chew toy while you get the mail, go grocery shopping or run a quick errand. These exercises are recommended even if you never plan to leave your pet; circumstances change, and it will pay off in the long run to have a pet who is comfortable being alone.
It's imperative that you schedule a vet appointment for your new dog or cat as soon as possible. Even if he is not technically due for anything, it is important for your vet to review his vaccination history and perform a thorough exam. A trusted vet is vital to your pet's health — early detection of health issues can prevent more serious problems in the long term, and you don't want to be flipping through the yellow pages when faced with an emergency (it's a good idea to have the number of the nearest emergency vet on hand, too). Most shelters and rescue groups provide a free office visit with adoption, so take advantage of the offer to establish a relationship with your pet's second best friend: his vet.
Taking a dog training class is an excellent way to bond with your canine in addition to teaching him valuable new skills. There are many wonderful training classes available in our area. Be sure to pick a trainer who uses positive methods to shape your dog's behavior. Contrary to popular belief, cats can also be trained. The clicker method is especially fun for felines.
Like any new child or roommate, your pet will need time to adjust to her new surroundings. Adding a dog or cat to the home is certainly disruptive, so be prepared for some bumps along the road, including sleepless nights, chewed slippers and soiled carpets. Do your best to remain patient, consistent and fair. Focus on the positive aspects of Fido or Fluffy's presence. If you need professional help, your friendly neighborhood trainer is ready and willing to assist you.
Amanda Brothers is founder and owner of Sidekick Dog Training in Bothell, Washington.
Puppy socialization is part of the early learning process that will help your puppy become a well-adapted, well-behaved companion. The term "socialization" in this context means introducing your puppy to the world around her, including unfamiliar people and animals, different surroundings, and new situations.
For new puppy guardians, socialization is a top priority. Domestic dogs have a finite period of time to become accustomed to the people, places, and things that comprise the modern world in which they live. Guardians who proactively socialize their puppies during this time greatly reduce the likelihood of fear-related behavior problems, including aggression, and can enjoy a socially stable companion for many years to come. The window of opportunity closes between 12 and 14 weeks, giving most people just a few short weeks to prepare their puppy for life as a well-adjusted adult dog.
Unfortunately, the prime period for exposure to the world ends prior to puppies receiving a full set of vaccinations. Your puppy's physical health is of course important, but socialization is equally vital and cannot be delayed until your puppy's shots are complete.
Here are some tips to make the socialization process fun, safe, and effective for you and your puppy.
Whether you adopt your puppy from a breeder, a shelter, or the next door neighbor, it is important to select one that has gotten off on the right paw. Although your heart may go out to the shy puppy cowering in the corner, keep in mind that naturally timid puppies require much more socialization than the outgoing puppy at the front of the kennel, especially if the puppy is over 14 weeks of age.
Ask questions about the puppy's early life. Was he handled frequently? Was he gently exposed to the sights, sounds, and smells of the household? Frequent handling and indoor living better prepare a developing puppy for life in a new home. At what age was he separated from his mother and littermates? Opinions vary, but in general puppies should remain with their mother until at least five weeks and with at least one littermate until the age of eight weeks to ensure proper interactions with other canines.
These classes cater specifically to puppies and will address their socialization needs in addition to basic training. The class should include supervised off-leash time with other puppies and other structured socialization exercises. A reputable class will follow procedures to minimize any health risk to its students. When searching for a class, be sure to ask about disinfection protocol and vaccine requirements. Since there are so many classes available, it may be a good idea to observe prior to signing up. However, don't delay for long, ÃÂthe socialization clock is ticking.
Don't assume your puppy will get necessary exposure to the world through his daily routine. Obtain a socialization schedule and attack it with vigor. Things that frighten your puppy between the ages of 8 and 11 weeks can become lasting phobias, so aim to make each encounter a positive experience. The surest way to any dog's heart is food, so fill your pockets with lots of tasty bite-sized treats whenever you and your puppy leave the house. Dispense treats liberally in the presence of any new stimuli, including bicycles, skateboards, construction sites, people wearing hats, and anything else that is novel and "weird." If your puppy is fearful, do not coddle her. Instead, use a cheerful voice as you create some distance from the feared object. Then praise her calm behavior as you gradually inch closer, rewarding her all the way.
Carry a pocket-sized bottle of hand sanitizer and ask people to use it before petting your puppy. Trips can be made safer by carrying your puppy instead of placing her on the ground.
Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally recognized dog expert and father of positive puppy training, recommends hosting multiple parties in your puppy's first weeks at home. Invite a diverse crowd, including people from different age groups, ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical descriptions. Ask guests to leave their shoes outside the door and wash their hands prior to handling your puppy.
When it comes to socialization, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure; your efforts will be continually rewarded as you enjoy life with your social dog.
Amanda Brothers is founder and owner of Sidekick Dog Training in Bothell, Washington.
Autumn is slowly making way for Old Man Winter, and your concern is steadily growing for the stray cat who settled into your backyard last summer. Homeless Hildegarde has been enjoying your fresh-air hospitality under the deck all season, but with cold weather approaching, there's no better time to introduce her to the pleasures of indoor living. Luckily, bringing a friendly stray in from the cold or keeping an indoor-outdoor feline entirely inside is not as difficult as one might think. All it takes is some environmental enrichment and a bit of training.
Litter box training is the biggest concern for most people. If the cat was ever box trained, she will likely fall right back into the habit. For the former indoor-outdoor cat, a two-box system filled with fine-grain, clumping litter works best. Place one where you want the litter box to permanently reside, and put the transitional box at the door the cat once used to exit the house. When she finds that she can't get outside to the topsoil, she will use the box by the door. After that habit is established, slowly move the transitional box closer to the permanent setup. Once the boxes are side by side you can remove one of them.
For the cat who has never been litter box trained, a confinement method is usually necessary. Set the cat up in a cattery cage or a large dog crate complete with litter box, resting space, food, water and toys. When the cat is consistently using her litter box, she can be moved to a small room, like a bathroom or galley kitchen. After she gets the hang of that, you can increase her space yet again. If she has a lapse, return to the last space the cat kept clean. Don't forget to visit her often and release her for supervised exercise, grooming and affection during the confinement period. Also, once she has earned the free run of your home, make sure she isn't tempted to use your potted plants as a litter box. Cover soil with aluminum foil, or pack glass pebbles or marbles around the plant.
Enhancing Your Cat's Habitat: When litter box training is complete, you can begin to enrich your cat's new environment. Since her days will no longer be spent searching for her supper, she'll need something else to while away the hours. Window perches allow your indoor cat to keep an eye on the backyard bird population while safely basking in the sun. An indoor planter containing feline favorites such as catnip and wheat grass enables your cat to nosh on cat-safe greenery. Toys are a must for these reformed hunters; interactive playthings sporting feathers are especially enticing. Just remember to rotate toys every week or two to keep your feline's interest piqued. To safeguard furniture from a cat who's used to scratching wherever she pleases, offer several kinds of scratching posts and determine her pleasure. Look for posts that are sturdy enough to climb. Cat tree furniture, which usually includes several resting platforms atop natural tree trunks or posts wrapped in sisal, is a good bet. Placement near a sunny window or patio door guarantees enjoyment. In addition, cardboard scratch pads embedded with catnip are inexpensive and can be scattered throughout your home.
Overcoming the Lure of the Outdoors: Although indoor living has many perks, the call of the wild can be intense for some cats. Given the opportunity, these cats will attempt to dash for freedom whenever a window is opened or a door is left ajar. Make sure screens fit snugly in windows and cannot be dislodged by a persistent cat. Dissuade door-dashing by drawing your cat away from doorways before entering and departing your home. Roll a toy or toss a treat across the room to focus kitty's attention away from the door. If there are children in your home who come and go frequently, stage practice runs with your cat. Leave the door ajar; if she begins to saunter out of it, startle her with a blast of canned air or a spritz of water from the outside. If the outdoors proves inhospitable, it's likely to dampen her ardor for adventuring. A backyard cat enclosure can fulfill the fresh air needs of a hardcore outdoor lover while keeping the cat and nature safe from one another. By the time winter sets in, you'll be able to sit back and enjoy watching the first snowflakes fly. Hildegarde will be napping on the hearth, safe and warm and there to stay.
All dogs are descended from their wild cousin, the wolf, and share many traits seen in wolves. Dogs, and puppies in particular, are denning creatures and feel more secure in small, snug areas with low roofs, thus the success of the training crate. Dogs are pack animals and do not enjoy being alone. Puppies who stay with their litters until eight weeks old easily will become members of human packs'families. Each pack needs a leader. Ideally all human family members should be ahead of the dog in the pack order. Your dog should not be the leader, as this can result in aggression or other dominance displays.
You will need food, water and food bowls, leash, collar, training crate, brush, comb and canine chew toys.
Keep your dog on a leash when you are outside, unless in a secured (fenced-in) area. If your dog defecates on a neighbor's lawn, the sidewalk or any other public place, please clean it up.
Puppies 8 to 12 weeks old need four meals a day. Puppies three to six months old need three meals a day. Puppies six months to one year need two meals a day. When your dog is one year old, one meal a day is usually enough. For some dogs (such as larger ones or those prone to bloat), it's better to continue to feed two smaller meals. Premium-quality dry food provides a well-balanced diet and may be mixed with water, broth or some canned food. Your dog may enjoy cottage cheese, cooked egg, fruits and vegetables, but these additions should not total more than 10 percent of your dog's daily food intake. Puppies should be fed a high-quality brand-name puppy food (avoid generic brands) two to four times a day. Please limit "people food," however, because it can cause puppies to suffer vitamin and mineral imbalances, bone and teeth problems and may cause very picky eating habits, as well as obesity. Have clean, fresh water available at all times. Wash food and water dishes frequently.
Every dog needs daily exercise for mental and physical stimulation. The proper amount depends on the breed type, age and health status of your dog. Providing enough exercise will improve your dog's health and prevent household destruction and other behavior problems common in underexercised dogs.
You can help keep your dog clean and reduce shedding by brushing her frequently. Check for fleas and ticks daily during warm weather. Most dogs don't need to be bathed more than a few times a year. Before bathing, comb or cut out all mats from the coat. Carefully rinse all soap out of the coat, or dirt will stick to soap residue.
Small dogs, sometimes referred to as "lap dogs," are the easiest to handle. The larger breeds, such as German Shepherd dogs, are usually too large to lift. If you want to carry a puppy or small dog, place one hand under the dog's chest, with either your forearm or other hand supporting the hind legs and rump. Never attempt to lift or grab your puppy or small dog by the forelegs, tail or back of the neck. If you do have to lift a large dog, lift from the under-side, supporting his chest with one arm and his rear end with the other.
You will need to provide your pet with a warm, quiet place to rest away from all drafts and off of the floor. A training crate is ideal. You may wish to buy a dog bed, or make one out of a wooden box. Place a clean blanket or pillow inside the bed. Wash the dog's bedding often. If your dog will be spending a great deal of time outdoors, you will need to provide her with shade and plenty of cool water in hot weather and a warm, dry, covered shelter when it's cold.
Follow your community's licensing regulations. When you buy your license, be sure to attach it to your dog's collar. A dog license, ID tag, implanted microchip or tattoo can help secure your dog's return if he becomes lost.
A well-behaved companion animal is a joy. But left untrained, your dog can cause nothing but trouble. Teaching your dog the basics—"sit," "stay," "come," "down," "heel," "off" and "leave it"—will improve your relationship with both your dog and your neighbors. Start teaching puppies basic sit and stay commands. Use little bits of food as a lure and reward. Puppies can be enrolled in obedience courses when your veterinarian believes they are adequately vaccinated. Contact your local humane society or SPCA for training class recommendations. Start teaching your puppy manners NOW!
See a veterinarian if your dog is sick or injured. Take him for a full check-up, shots and a heartworm blood test every year
Puppies replace their baby teeth with permanent teeth between four and seven months of age. Clean their teeth with a dog toothpaste or a baking-soda-and-water paste once or twice a week. Use a child's soft toothbrush, a gauze pad or a piece of nylon pantyhose stretched over your finger. Some dogs develop periodontal disease, a pocket of infection between the tooth and the gum. This painful condition can result in tooth loss and is a source of infection for the rest of the body. Veterinarians can clean the teeth as a regular part of your dog's health program.
Daily inspections of your dog for fleas and ticks during the warm seasons are important. Use a flea comb to find and remove fleas. There are several new methods of flea and tick control. Speak to your veterinarian about these and other options.
This parasite lives in the heart and is passed from dog to dog by mosquitoes. Heartworm infections can be fatal. Your dog should have a blood test for heartworm every spring, because it is important to detect infections from the previous year. A once-a-month pill given during mosquito season (which varies in different areas of the country) will protect your dog. If you travel south with your pet during the winter, your dog should be on the preventive medicine during the trip. In some warmer regions, veterinarians recommend preventive heartworm medication throughout the year.
Females should be spayed (ovaries and uterus removed) and males neutered (testicles removed) by six months of age. Spaying before maturity significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer, a common and frequently fatal disease of older female dogs. Spaying also eliminates the risk of pyometra (an infected uterus), a very serious problem in older females that requires surgery and intensive medical care. And spaying protects your female pet from having unwanted litters. Neutering males prevents testicular and prostate diseases, some hernias and certain types of aggression (which differ from protectiveness, which this surgery won't affect)
Vaccines protect animals and people from specific viral and bacterial infections. They are not a treatment. If your pet gets sick because he is not properly vaccinated, the vaccination should be given after your companion animal recovers.
It is common for dogs, even in urban areas, to be exposed to worms and possible infestation. Microscopic eggs produced by intestinal worms in infected dogs and passed in their feces provide a source of infection for other dogs. There are several types of worms and a few microscopic parasites that commonly affect dogs. Because most of these cannot be seen in feces, a microscopic fecal evaluation is the only satisfactory way to have your puppy or dog checked for intestinal worms and other parasites. Most puppies, even from healthy mothers in good homes, carry roundworms or hookworms. All puppies should be dewormed by a veterinarian regardless of fecal evaluation.
The average life span of a dog varies from 8 to 16 years, depending on breed type, size, genetics and care.
Search the dog care section on our web site: www.aspca.org , or Write to ASPCA Animal Sciences at 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128 for a list of free behavioral materials.


text:
Demulcent herbs will soothe the mucous linings and ease discomfort.
Anti-inflammatories will reduce the immediate cause of the distress.
Anti-microbial herbs are indicated if there is a causal microorganism
involved. However they are not indicated if the inflammation is due to some
other cause.
Astringents are often effective as a local gargle, especially when
the problem has been precipitated by overuse of the vocal cords..
Bitters have a toning and stimulating effect upon the mucosal lining
of the area.
Salvia officinalis var. rubia (Red sage)
Potentilla tormentosa (Tormentil)
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)
Geranium maculatum (American Cranesbill)
Quercus spp. (Oak Bark)
Rubus villosus (Blackberry leaves)
Rubus idaeus (Raspberry leaves)
Sambucus nigra (Elderflowers)
Polygonum bistortum (Bistort root)
Echinacea spp. --- --- --- 2 parts
Ligusticum porterii --- --- --- 2 parts
Hydrastis canadensis --- --- --- 1 part to 1ml. tincture every hour
Salvia officinalis var. rubia
Matricaria officinalis --- --- --- equal parts of herb and gargle with
a strong infusion often until symptoms subside.
Malva neglecta or Malva sylvestris
infuse flowers and leaves in lukewarm water overnight, ensuring
the best extraction of mucilage. Gargle as needed.
infuse flowers and leaves in lukewarm water overnight, ensuring
the best extraction of mucilage. Gargle as needed.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Blurred for sparkle factor.
I'm pretty pissed that I couldn't get decent pictures of this polish to show you all. I know that it's a Christmas polish and all that, but I hadn't worn it at all until last week. As I was putting it on the two friends I was with both oohed and aahed and asked what it was. One of them actually used it right then. It's a really, really pretty polish. The base is brownish purple and it's absolutely loaded with shimmer. It's a very, very nice vampy polish that's not at all boring, at least to me. The formula was great too; it only took two coats.
Sadly that's all I've got for you today. Another day, maybe tomorrow, I'll tell you about my little gel manicure (which is still on), but for today I'll just leave it at Tease-y Does It. Haha, I love that name. Bad puns FTW.


text:
Jackson County officials have seized the operations of Howard Prairie Resort and changed the locks after the operator failed to make lease payments dating back to 2012.
"The concession agreement has been terminated," said John Vial, director of Jackson County roads and parks. "To protect our assets, like any good owner, we have padlocked the facility."
The county sent a letter on Feb. 14 to Holly LeGrande, owner of Advansense Inc., that the county would take over operations of the resort, which is scheduled to open on April 15 in time for the first day of fishing on April 26. The resort, about 25 miles east of Ashland, is closed during the winter.
"Our plan now is to open the park as usual," Vial said.
He said the county has decided it would run the operations of the resort rather than leasing the facility out to another concessionaire. The county does expect to find someone who will operate the restaurant and store, which Vial said could open by April 26.
Any reservations or payments for boat moorings should be handled through Jackson County Parks at 541-774-8183.
The county estimates that LeGrande owes $60,000 in lease payments, plus another $10,000 in back taxes. The lease payments are based on a percentage of revenues, but the county has found irregularities in the accounting at the resort based on an audit by the county in 2012. As a result, the county has been able to make only an estimate of the back lease payments.
"In all honesty, they were struggling," Vial said.
The county also had received complaints about customer service issues and problems with maintenance, he said.
Holly and her husband, Joel LeGrande, took over the operations of Howard Prairie in 2007, and had planned to have their son, Andy LeGrande, help with the operations. But he died in a skiing accident in Minnesota before he could move to Oregon.
In 2012, Holly LeGrande became the sole operator of the resort.
Despite the difficulties, Vial said the resort should be ready for full operations after it is cleaned up over the next month. Vial said LeGrande was at the resort on Thursday collecting some of her belongings.
"We're grateful for the efforts the LeGrandes made in providing one of the premier camping experiences in Southern Oregon," Vial said.
The county discovered in January that LeGrande might not be able to make the payments on her lease. The county has sent four letters that LeGrande was in default of her contract.
Vial said county parks are a financially self-sufficient entity that generates a $3 million budget from fees and leases.
He said he expects that the public will notice little difference in the operations, though he expects some minor adjustments in fees at the resort to bring it in line with fees charged at other parks.
The county also expects to replace bathrooms at the north campground this summer, Vial said.
Jim Johnston, whose family started and ran the resort for 47 years, said it has been a difficult situation for the LeGrandes.
"It is unfortunate what happened," the 71-year-old Ashland resident said.
Johnston said he thinks the county should be able to run the facility well.
"It will be the biggest revenue producer that they have," he said. About half the revenue came from the campgrounds with 180 hookups. Johnston said that after the campgrounds, the marina provides the second largest revenue stream, followed by the restaurant, store and overnight lodging.
Johnston said he never borrowed money or incurred any debt in the years he ran the concession. He said the most important thing to keep an eye on was ensuring that expenses didn't outpace revenues during the 120 days that the resort is open every year.
He said he thinks it is probably a good time for the county to take over the aging facilities at the resort and invest some money in repairs.
"They can get the grant money to do these things," he said.
Reach reporter Damian Mann at 541-776-4476 or email email@example.com.
Jackson County locks up Howard Prairie Resort
Jackson County officials have seized the operations of Howard Prairie Resort and changed the locks after the operator failed to make lease payments dating back to 2012.


text:
SAND CANYON (KTLA) – The body of Sarah Alarid, the Canyon Country teen who has been missing since leaving a New Year's Eve party, was found on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old left the party around 3 a.m., telling friends she was headed home.
But when she never arrived, family members notified authorities and the search began.
It ended Wednesday morning when Alarid's body, and her silver Ford Focus hatchback, were found 200 feet down a ravine off Sand Canyon Road near the Bear Divide Access Road and Little Tujunga Canyon Road.
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Coroner's office were dispatched to the scene, along with LA County Fire and the LA County Sheriff's Department.
"We have confirmation that it is the missing girl from Canyon Country," said Lt. Dave Dolson of the LA County Sheriff's Department.
"All indications are right now that it's an accident scene. There's no indication of foul play, but investigators are still processing the scene."
Sarah Alarid's parents Mike and Laura Alarid, who had gone to the scene of a reported shallow grave in Big Tujunga Canyon earlier in the morning, went instead to the scene above the ravine on Sand Canyon Road where Sarah's car was recovered.
The family later thanked everyone who participated in the search for the well-loved teenager.
"We want to say Thank You to all the friends, family and the community of Sarah Alarid. Your support has been amazing. Our gratitude towards everyone's efforts can not be expressed enough along with the generous donations from the community.
Special thanks to all the volunteers, facebook community, fire fighters, search and rescue, law enforcement authorities, media, local business owners, and… the entire community for all the support!
Everyone has been asking how they can help, we need help taking down the posters and flyers through the streets of Santa Clarita and surrounding areas.
We love and miss Sarah very much! Please respect the family's time of grieving. Not only is this a tragedy for the family but also for the community and we understand that. Comfort and prayers are needed now for all."
The family is holding a candle light vigil tonight at 8:00pm at Todd Longshore Park 28151 White Canyon Road in Canyon County.


text:
GOVERNOR VISITS: 80/20 expansion to generate 97 jobs
COLUMBIA CITY — Indiana Governor Mike Pence was in town Wednesday to help announce an expansion for 80/20 which will create almost 100 new jobs.The modular framing supplier will invest $11 million to build an additional 31,000 square feet onto its existing 250,000 square-foot facility.Its 38-acre campus is located five miles east of Columbia City on U.S. 30. Construction of the new addition, which will house a training auditorium and expanded office space, is expected to begin in April."While we continue to pursue the attraction of new business, it's equally as important to maintain an environment that allows existing companies like 80/20 to prosper," said Pence. "80/20 was founded here and their trend of growth is proof that our economic climate, robust infrastructure and superior workforce make the Hoosier State work for business."Pence added he was impressed with the company."What a cool company," he said. "This is one of the coolest companies I have ever been in."Born in 1989 in a 3,000 square-foot space in Fort Wayne, the company moved to its Columbia City campus in 1996. 80/20's modular aluminum framing components, known as "the industrial erector set," are configured for safety enclosures, workstations, CNC equipment and exhibits among other uses. The company's Whitley County campus is currently home to 329 full-time employees."I love it here," said Don Wood, 80/20 president and CEO."Not only is this a great part of the country, but the central location of our business is very important. We're right in the heart of the market and transportation of our product is key. We've experienced great support in Indiana and Whitley County as they foster the growth of manufacturing companies."County officials worked to help with the expansion as well, approving a tax abatement for the company in February. Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered 80/20 Inc. up to $650,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $75,000 in training grants based on the company's job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives."On behalf of the Whitley County Commissioners, I commend 80/20's leadership for their ongoing commitment to our community and congratulate the entire 80/20 team for reaching this milestone," said Whitley County Commissioner Chairman George Schrumpf. "This will be a truly transforming process."All of the leaders touted the local investment the company has made. Ninety percent of employees of 80/20 live in the area. Wood was congratulated by the governor for having the courage to start the company by himself with one building. Having passed his 80th birthday, Wood said he wants to keep going."I ain't retiring," he said with a laugh. "We continue to grow, and they say you can live to be 100. Here is the first step."


text:
Who We Are
At Elements Massage™, we do one thing: massage, and we are proud of our high client satisfaction scores. Experience the difference with our month-to-month membership program, the Elements Wellness Program™, and our guarantee, The Elements Promise™ — all built around our therapeutic, handcrafted, and personalized approach to massage that we call The Elements Way®.
_ElemetsMassage_YOU_30_NoOffer from WellBiz Brands on Vimeo.


text:
Roll Your Own Kyoto
The Bond Beter Leefmilieu (the Flemish umbrella association for a better environment) has an excellent campaign called "klimaatwijken" for citizens to act themselves and meet the European Kyoto goal. Starting each year on 1 November, households can commit themselves to cut 8% of their energy consumption in 6 months time. Participants can get advice of energy masters. For more info have a look at www.klimaatwijken.eu/be
Save Money and the Planet with Your Fridge
Many of us are wasting money and energy because we have not set the right temperature for our fridge and/or freezer. The recommended setting is between 5 and 7 �C for the fridge and about -18 �C for the freezer.
December, dark mornings, early evenings, winter weather, holidays � It is the season of illumination! Whether an evening at home or inviting family and friends to a festive party � illumination brings atmosphere, comfort, and essential lighting. Illumination via electrical sources also brings increased cost to your pocket and the environment. Can you still light your home festively and be kinder to your pocket and your planet? Absolutely! A few tricks and changes and you're on your way.
test image gallery
Here is a test of the image gallery:
Five Steps to Get Green Energy at Your House
Did you know that you easily can get a green supplier for your energy in Belgium? Green electricity in Belgium is derived mainly from wind power, but also is generated from bio-gas (from fermentation), bio-mass (burning agricultural waste without releasing CO2), hydraulic power and solar power. Electricity itself cannot be more or less �green�, but using a green supplier makes sure they will invest part of their profits in renewable resources.
Energy Investments
Energy Performance Certificates
Starting from 2009, you can ask for an Energy Performance Certificate when buying or renting a house. Such a certificate gives you an idea of how energy-efficient your house or apartment actually is. Taking into account things like insulation, heating, design of the building and ventilation, the certificate gives you a precise idea of how high your future energy bill will be when you actually live in your new dwelling. Energy performance certificates are valid for ten years, unless renovations are made before the date of expiration, which would make an earlier revision useful. The certificate is handed over to each new owner and a copy of it is provided in case you let.
Find out How Much Heat Your Roof is Losing
If you live in the Brussels Capital Region, have a look at your house seen from the sky with a thermal camera measuring the efficiency of your roof insulation. The Brussels Environment Institute website shows you just how much heat you're wasting... available in Dutch or French. Subsidies for roof insulation are available in all regions of Belgium - learn more in our article on the topic.
Upgrade Your House to Save Energy
You want to do something about the energy efficiency of your house? But where to start? Solar panels are very popular, but are maybe not the most efficient first step in your personal energy investment program.
First of all, you need to get the picture of the current status: an energy audit would be a good start. Optimizing your insulation and in door ventilation would be wise areas to investigate first.
Tackling Hidden Energy Consumption
In general, the biggest electricity consumers are the water boiler, air-conditioning, aquarium, oven, tumble dryer, halogen spots, TV, and - if they do not have energy saving labels - your fridge, freezer, or dish-washing machine. In Belgium alone, 79 million of electrical equipment is sold every year, or on average 17 products per family a year.
All products also have a hidden consumption of energy. There are two kinds of hidden energy: the energy needed to produce a product and the energy your product consumes without you noticing it.


text:
PITTSBURG -- Medical marijuana dispensaries will not be able set up shop here under action taken Tuesday night by the City Council.
By a vote of 5-0, the council approved a staff recommendation to ban medical marijuana dispensaries from operating within city limits. The ordinance will come back for final approval at the council's Feb. 19 meeting. It would go into effect 30 days after it receives final approval.
A staff report said a permanent ban was needed to deter criminal activity such as robberies, burglaries and vandalism. The use of medical marijuana is banned under federal law, despite a measure approved by California voters in 1996 that approved its use. However, it is left up to local governments to determine whether to allow dispensaries to operate within their jurisdictions.
In April 2011, the City Council approved a 2-year moratorium that expires this April. It banned dispensaries from opening while city staff studied whether to develop regulations that would allow them to operate or to ban them permanently. Before the moratorium went into effect, East Bay Collective operated a dispensary without the required city permit. But the dispensary did not stay open after the city obtained a court injunction to shut it down.
Statewide, more than 50 cities and counties allow dispensaries, while more than 70 cities have moratoriums against them and another 170 cities have approved outright bans, according to Americans for Safe
Access, a national organization that advocates for the safe and legal use of medical marijuana.
Contact Eve Mitchell at 925-779-7189. Follow her on Twitter.com/EastCounty_Girl. ___


text:
Careers in Education Professions Services
Advising and Career Planning
Ashley Schaefer, the Lawrence S. Pidgeon Director of Grinnell Careers in Education Professions, provides advising and career planning services to all current and former Grinnell students interested in careers in education. Advising services include graduate school planning for students interested in education-related graduate programs, aid with the teaching licensure process, and an examination of the myriad education-related careers available to students after graduation. Ashley also guides students through the application process for popular teaching-service programs such as Teach for America, City Year, and College Possible.
Mock Interviews
We are happy to arrange mock-interview practice sessions for students with an upcoming interview in an education-related job. For students interested in teaching positions, we can provide practice teaching demonstrations that can be videotaped for further feedback and review.
Resume Review
Students are encouraged to submit their resume and schedule a resume-review appointment, whether in-person or via Skype. We also can help students craft an education-focused resume and critique and revise cover letters.


text:
Today most scientists agree that Neanderthal Man stood fully upright and that in the absence of disease, its features are no different than modern humans. 2Meanwhile, the size of the Neanderthal skull also forced evolutionists into inconsistency. The reason was that Neanderthals had a skull volume of around 1700 cc. This is 200cc more of the volume of today's human beings'. The fact that Neanderthals, supposedly a "primitive" species, had a greater brain volume than Homo sapiens represented a huge contradiction for the theory of evolution.
Detailed comparisons of Neanderthal skeletal remains with those of modern humans have shown that there is nothing in Neanderthal anatomy that conclusively indicates locomotor, manipulative, intellectual, or linguistic abilities inferior to those of modern humans. 3
A few years ago, they [Neandertals] were thought to be ancestral to anatomically modern humans, but now we know that modern humans appeared at least 100,000 years ago, much before the disappearance of the Neandertals. Moreover, in caves in the Middle East, fossils of modern humans have been found dated 120,000-100,000 years ago, as well as Neandertals dated at 60,000 and 70,000 years ago, followed again by modern humans dated at 40,000 years ago. It is unclear whether the two forms repeatedly replaced one another by migration from other regions, or whether they coexisted in some areas. 5


text:
What is the Church in the UK up to? Lots, in fact. In these pages you'll find stories of local churches doing good work in their communities. You'll also find the latest statistics and research on a range of church-related topics to keep you informed.
The Evangelical Alliance is passionate about the Church. So being part of campaigns and networks that mobilise the Church to action is central to who we are. Find out information on Hope, More than Gold, Gather, South Asian Forum, and more.
Check out our popular idea magazine, 21st Century Evangelicals report, and Inside Out in this section. And discover ways that you can pray for us and with us as we seek to encourage the Church to be united in mission and confident and effective in voice.


text:
The Wales Goebel Ministry seeks to present the life-changing message of the Gospel to individuals and families. Using home- and business-based Bible classes, evangelistic outreaches, counseling and individual discipleship, the ministry is committed to proclaiming God's Word, believing that it has the answers for man's needs and problems. Our desire is to see individuals and families come to Christ and learn to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Does this listing belong to your company? Click here to claim this listing.
Wales Goebel Ministry
Visit Website Add Favorites Contact Author
Contact Author
April 28, 2017 1:58 pm
66 Views
0 Comments
WORLD WIDE EXPENSE REDUCTION ADVISORSExpense Management
We specialize in Expense Management and Tax Benefits helping increase cash flow and improve employee retention while protecting organizations from a financial disaster. Discover savings that you nev
Crossroads Prison Ministries CanadaPrison Ministries
Connecting prisoners with mentors in Christ-centered relationships so that lives, prisons and churches are restored through the Gospel. Related
Kingdom PromotionsEvent Planner
Kingdom Promotions is a 501(c)3 nonprofit staffing service. One of our primary functions is to help nonprofit organizations find creative fund raising opportunities by tapping into their volunteer bas
SERIES SeatingChurch Chairs
SERIES seating brings revolutionary innovation to the worship market. Committed to the principle of spacestewardship, our seating products promise greater seat capacity, and greater traffic flow in bo
Your Best TravelTravel Agencies
Faith Based Travel can transform lives, renew spirits and take your faith to new heights. When you walk in the footsteps of Jesus, the Apostle Paul or other founders of your Faith everything changes.
Ministry Travel, LLC / Safe HarborsTravel Agencies
Welcome to Ministry Travel, Inc. As our name indicates, we are a specialized travel agency and travel management company with a primary focus: Travel for missionary and ministry clients. We have been
Alban Institute Inc. at Duke UniversitySeminaries
Alban's mission is to build up congregations and their leaders to be agents of grace and transformation to shape and heal the world. We believe that God works through congregations of believers to
Strategos International, L.L.C.Security
Church Security Training – Strategos experience in providing church security training and consulting solutions is extensive. All staff members have extensive experience in both law enforcement a
MyPenMailChurch Management Software
Community™ is our social collaboration church management software system that combines social networking, people management and productivity functions into a single online platform. Related
Marc PublishingChurch Mailings
Marketing Lists & Services for Non-Profit & Fund Raising. Helping ministries expand since the late 60's. Offering Marketing Services to help ministries grow by reaching new congregat
|Mountain Brk
|(205) 967-4888
|(205) 967-4825
Leave a Comment


text:
Celebrate Banned Books Week
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."—Frederick Douglas
In our country, the ability to read what you want and access information is a right that has been cherished—and challenged. Libraries have long been champions of intellectual freedom and that role continues today. We will always fight for your right to read what you want.
Libraries across the country celebrate this during Banned Books Week, which started Saturday, September 24 and runs through October 1. To celebrate, we'll be posting about banned books on Twitter, Facebook, and our website.
Want to participate in the excitement? You can record yourself reading part of a banned or challenged book and upload it to a special YouTube channel run by the American Library Association. For more information, go to http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/node/4 and find out how to participate. If you do this, please let us know! We'd love to see what banned books you love.
As Helen Exley said, 'Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled "This could change your life." Here at FDLPL, we believe in the power of reading, in all its forms, to transform lives. Need help instilling a love of reading in your child? The happy, friendly staff in the Children's room have resources to help. Trying to discover a book that really sucks you in and challenges you ? Stop by the Help Desk and let one of our friendly Reference librarians find something that suits your tastes. Looking for information or non-fiction? Pop up to the second floor and we'll be happy to help.
To learn more about Banned Books Week, check out :
Banned Books Week http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/
Freedom to Read Foundation http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/affiliates/relatedgroups/freedomtoreadfound...
Stop by all week—we'll be highlighting some of the most commonly challenged books and celebrating every person's right to think for themselves.


text:
MSHA to hold public briefing June 29 on investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion
Mar 29, 2011, 03:39 ET
ARLINGTON, Va., March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced that it will hold a briefing on June 29 to share with the public information gathered during the investigation of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Raleigh County, W.Va. The briefing will coincide with the one-year anniversary of the start of the underground investigation at the Upper Big Branch Mine and will be held at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beckley, W.Va. Although the underground investigation and interviews are still ongoing, MSHA investigators will be able to compile additional relevant evidence by June in order to provide a substantive presentation to the public.
MSHA already has shared information with the families of the victims through several meetings and has released information gained during the course of the investigation on the agency's "Upper Big Branch Mine-South Massey Energy Co. Single Source Page" available at http://www.msha.gov/PerformanceCoal/PerformanceCoal.asp.
In June, MSHA intends to provide an overview of the physical evidence gathered in its investigation, as well as summaries of other evidence obtained by investigators. As has been the practice throughout this investigation, some information will remain confidential in light of the ongoing U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation and requests by federal prosecutors to MSHA to limit the public release of evidence relevant to potential prosecutions. President Obama has instructed both agencies to conduct thorough investigations into the tragedy, and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
"We take very seriously the need to keep the public informed as to what we're learning and when we're learning it," said Joseph A. Main, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health. "We also take seriously the efforts of the FBI and the U.S. attorney to bring to justice those who may have broken the law. Throughout this investigation, we've worked hard to balance those important goals."
Since the passage of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, MSHA has conducted investigations in all fatality cases to determine the cause, identify any violations and assess penalties. There have been approximately 4,000 fatalities since 1977. Over the years, it has been the general practice of the agency to include records and information developed during the investigation with the release of the investigation report at the conclusion of the investigation. The current investigation into the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion and the inquiry into the 2006 Sago Mine disaster are among the few examples in which records have been released as the investigation has progressed, and the Upper Big Branch Mine investigation has been one of the most transparent in MSHA's history. MSHA will continue to make publicly available relevant information that will not compromise MSHA's investigation or the ongoing criminal investigation.
U.S. Department of Labor news materials are accessible at http://www.dol.gov. The information above is available in large print, Braille, audio tape or disc from the COAST office upon request by calling 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755.
SOURCE U.S. Department of Labor


text:
looks neat
It actually does.
I'd be fine with either.
"mostly analog" apparantly, which I'm fine with if that means its a rehoused DE7.
Yay a rehoused DE7 with Tap Tempo and modulation, now to wait a whole ****************ing year until Kley Zemer will sell them for a ridiculous prize!
I've never been a tap-tempo guy, but I am interested in the tap-tempo expectations of the tap-heads out there. So can you tell me exactly how you'd like to see the tap and separate delay knob to interact?
I get it that you want the tapped time-value to be 'stored' so you don't lose it when you stomp the box on.
But would you want the flexibility to start with the knob (slider, in this case) then switch to your tapped time value? Or is it simply a case of, 'once I tap in a value, totally ignore the other knob/slider'? If this was the case, would you be happy with a pedal that had no 'delay knob', only a tap-tempo, and deal with tappin-in before switching on the pedal?
I'm not trying to stir up ****************. I just want to understand the tap-crowd better. Implementing it from an EE perspective could be interesting.
...and don't pansy out and say "Just like the DL-4" or some handwave bs like that...plz define what would be your ideal tap-tempo interface...
a) is 'just a tap-in' acceptable? (ie no knob)
b) if you also want a knob, how do they interact? Do you want the knob to act like a preset too?
c) if both are interactive, is it ok that the 'last one active' is the one active when you turn the effect on/off/on again?
this "pedal" is for realtime desktop knob/fader twiddler...
- the fader is great for a quick drastic change and action. But a fader for fine tuning is crap.
- modulation is nice, but i miss some options like rate etc...
- tap tempo is ok - i see the problem, but i guess it is not a big deal... you just have to change your workflow with the use of tap... a fx-loop would solve this problem. pedal always on and just muted with the loop box...


text:
Hi TA,
I came across the following article
Do any of us, however ill, have the right to die?
It is about a paralyzed man who wishes to die. Now this is a sensitive issue, but what I'm just disgusted by is the author, who belittles a man so defenseless in such a low and crass manner. She suggest he should wait until an infection kills him, or starve himself to death - comparing him to a whiny child.
I'm fully for everyones right to end their own lives. And I'm not going to be as arrogant and even suggest that I could understand what this man must feel, or say something stupid like "oh he's just giving up!". So because of that I was truly shocked by how misguided this person is. How low will some of these zealous people sink? Whether or not you agree with his wish is your opinion (which should not affect him), but to ridicule the only wish of such a man as if you're somehow morally superior?
What is Think Atheist's opinion?
Views: 1133
I doubt anyone would feel anything upon death, let alone relief. Death is the end of experience. Also very messy.
I'm not specifically saying that no one should be granted a reprieve from suffering through death, just that human suffering detaches a person from the ability to make a rational, ergo informed, decision.
The teen suicide example is more of an anecdotal reference to cases where someone wishes for death, but would likely recover from the temporary 'suffering'. Used to anchor the sliding scale of grey morality of euthanasia.
As far as the victims of suicide, there are none but the survivors.
An end to suffering is a relief, even if the end of experience. If your left foot causes you horrible pain and suffering, then cutting it off will end that suffering and thus provide relief. It is the same with your life, which is YOUR life.
So, by your standards, only those who are not suffering should be allowed to declare that they don't want to suffer. Let us all, then, sign a declaration that we don't want to suffer - case closed.
Being homosexual in today's society is not temporary suffering - case closed.
There are no victims of suicide - only survivors - case closed.
yup its a no brainer you should be able to call it for yourself. Its no surprise tho plenty would rail against it, i mean look at mother theresa and her dogma about suffering puts you closer to god and jesus bullshit. if i have to go out like that, i wanna get nice and stoned, eat a bunch of junk food, pass out and die in my sleep. hell yah.
Thanks for telling the truth about the religious ideologue known as mother theresa.
Only Catholic ideologues would consider that sadist a saint.
Yes, and I am outraged that people in that position are made out to be, as you described it, "whiny children". I find it disgusting that people feel they know enough to determine whether or not someone else has a right to die.
OK, I am so sick to people referring to dying as a right. It's not a right, everyone dies. It's an obligation that most put off.
Next thing is this...how is it that an animal is put above people in this respect? If a dog or cat is suffering and there is no way to save them, we don't put them on tubes and plug them in. No, we kill them. This is what we call "kinder". But to do the same for humans? That is wrong? So we must be mean to our fellow man and torture them with life, but kill man's best friend because getting rid of the tumor doesn't mean they will live another 5 years.
I have yet to see any sense here. But back to my first point. Death is an obligation, we all will die whether we like it or not. And if a person lives in agony and wish to die, who are we to force them to procrastinate?
Well obviously the "right to die" doesn't refer to dying any old time. You rightfully note that dying (eventually) is something we all will do. (One of my stock comments is that I do not have to do anything except die and listen to tinnitus.)
Rather, the "right to die" refers to the right to choose to die earlier, or conversely the right not to be forced to continue to live when you no longer want to. It's admittedly not the best term for this. I suppose it be more accurate to call it "the right not to be forced to go on living" but that doesn't roll trippingly off the tongue.
Steve, I'm listening to tinnitus now. Have been for years. I'm putting off the dying.
I think the real question is how dare any person or agency has a right to inject itself into a person's desire or attempt to die.
As for rights, I always say that, absent a deity, all rights are either legislated or imaginary. It's not a question of rights except if a legislature gives one a right.
Americans have a legislated "Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," each of which would seem to imply that the ONLY role of government in terms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is in terms of protecting those rights. That would seem to mean that the government has a duty to protect one's right to kill oneself.
"Americans have a legislated "Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...."
Unseen, throughout much of English history, when members of Parliament's House of Commons wanted new rights, they claimed "ancient and undoubted rights" and then fought their monarchs for those rights.
The Declaration's "endowed by their Creator" was the founders' "ancient and undoubted". You will look long and hard and not find a legislative act conferring those rights.
I agree, imaginary rights became legislated rights. It's magic!
Imagined rights became fought-for rights.
Combat, in which people died, was not magic!


text:
Archived Jan 18 2009
Turmoil - Jan 18
Click on the headline (link) for the full text.
Many more articles are available through the Energy Bulletinhomepage
Eastern Europe braced for a violent 'spring of discontent'
Jason Burke, Observer (UK)
Eastern Europe is heading for a violent "spring of discontent", according to experts in the region who fear that the global economic downturn is generating a dangerous popular backlash on the streets.
Hit increasingly hard by the financial crisis, countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and the Baltic states face deep political destabilisation and social strife, as well as an increase in racial tension.
... Dr Jonathan Eyal, a regional specialist at the Royal United Services Institute thinktank in London, said eastern European countries were ill-equipped to deal with the impact of the global downturn and risked "social meltdown".
"These are often fragile economies ... with brittle political structures, political parties that are not very well formed and weak institutions. They are ill-prepared for what has hit them," Eyal said. "Last year it was the core western European countries which were shaky; now it is the weaker periphery that are getting the full blast of the crisis."
... Tensions have been exacerbated by the gas crisis, in which Bulgaria has suffered severe heating and power shortages since Moscow turned off the taps following a dispute with Ukraine.
(18 January 2009)
Study Looks at Mortality in Post-Soviet Era
Judy Dempsey, New York Times
Rapid and widespread privatization in several former states of the Soviet Union and former Soviet satellites in Eastern Europe in the early 1990s contributed to rising mortality rates, particularly in Russia, according to a study published Thursday.
The report, in the British medical journal The Lancet, said the results varied among the countries, depending on the pace of privatization, the official response to unemployment and the level of support from social organizations.
The global financial crisis has set off a debate over the social consequences of rapid economic change that takes place without strong national institutions to support it. In Eastern Europe this week, demonstrations in Latvia and Bulgaria over the slow pace of reform turned into riots.
... The authors suggest that the existence of trade unions, churches, sports, political organizations and other social organizations played a significant role in cushioning adults' stress during the transitions.
"In countries in which more than 45 percent of the population was a member of a social organization, mass privatization had no significant adverse association with mortality rates," the report said.
(16 January 2009)
The implication for peak oil and other disasters: strong local community groups makes a big difference in how things play out. -BA
Military report raises concerns about social unrest fueled by globalization, urbanization
Mike Sunnucks, Phoenix Business Journal
A new report from the U.S. military warns of globalization and urbanization fueling social unrest, as well as a potential collapse of the Mexican government as that country deals with violence and corruption induced by drug cartels and organized crime.
The military report also discusses concerns about global water scarcity, including in the American Southwest, and a weakened U.S. globally if there are major reductions in U.S. defense spending.
The Joint Operating Environment 2008 report by the U.S. Joint Forces Command outlines potential short- and long-term security worries, including terrorist networks obtaining nuclear and biological weapons, as well as instability and aggressiveness involving China, India, Pakistan, India and the Middle East.
... The report also says while economic globalization could bring more prosperity, disparities in wealth and increased economic expectations could lead to unrest and civil wars, which may require U.S. economic, humanitarian and military responses.
(15 January 2009)
The full report from the U.S. Joint Forces Command is at The Joint Operating Environment 2008: Challenges and Implications for the Future Joint Force (PDF). It is 56 pages long and was released November 28, 2008. No mention of peak oil, though there are sections devoted to Energy, Food, Water, Economics, Demographics and Globalization.
Mexico's Instability Is a Real Problem (WSJ)
Mexico, Pakistan face 'rapid and sudden' collapse: Pentagon
The new ecology of war (Mike Davis interview)
Mattias Hagberg, Eurozine
... Urban theorist Mike Davis talks in interview about the evolution of the neoliberal city.
... . From a pile of books, he pulls out one of his latest – Planet of Slums – and says that today one can identify four tendencies in the evolution of cities.
First, we have an urban growth that is detached from economic growth. Cities, above all in the South, tend to grow rapidly despite, in many cases, a receding economy. This growth is primarily powered by poor people from rural areas, who are drawn into the cities and their slums. Second, prevalent definitions of what a city is are beginning to lose their descriptive value. Nowadays, urban growth occurs mostly in the city peripheries, both economically and in terms of population.
"We are getting an entirely new urban landscape, a landscape which is neither city nor countryside. The rapid growth of slums outside the cities in the third world is one example. The immense areas of villa suburbs, shopping malls and workplaces here in Los Angeles, as well as other parts of the western world, is another."
Third, we now have great city areas that are entirely disconnected from the global economy; in the third world it is the slums, in the US it is areas like Watts and Compton; in Europe it is suburbs like Clichy-sous-Bois outside Paris. This development in turn forces people to make their living in informal ways, opening doors to criminality, extremism and fundamentalism, Davis suggests.
"This is a development no one has foreseen. No one saw some decades ago that such a large portion of the world's population would live in big city areas entirely without connection to the world economy. The people of the slums are furthermore of a social class that does not fit into our prevalent description of social stratification. They lack, for instance, the social power that the working class possessed at the beginning of the twentieth century."
"The labour movement had strength since it could halt production; industrialisation had a tendency to unite people. Yet the logic of informal economy appears to be the opposite. The informal economy drives people to exploit each other, in the worst case yielding to nihilistic violence, like the street gangs in Los Angeles."
... What is truly interesting and horrifying is that the American military recognised this condition early on, much earlier than any one else. And it recognised this development from a very practical perspective, not a theoretical one. According to the military, these slum areas are the battlefields of the future. That is where the battle will be fought
(7 January 2009)


text:
Make your donation of $5 or more an ongoing gift by checking the "Make this a Monthly Gift" box before adding it to your cart, and you will help shelter cats each and every month.
Have you ever wondered how to lower the barriers that are keeping loving families from adopting a cat? Maybe you already know that Cats R Cool™ — but you also know that it'll take a lot more than just one person to find a safe place for the millions of cats who enter the shelter system each year.
Eli, Andrew, Netto and Marcos are four kittens that have endured something so unimaginably painful, it hardly seems real.
At GreaterGood and The Animal Rescue Site, we are thrilled to support Cats R Cool™, an exciting program that puts cats first — in shelters, in homes, and in hearts across the nation.
These sweet kittens were born without eyelids. Every blink caused their fur to scratch their eyes. Imagine how many times you blink in a minute—every time they closed their eyes pain they felt was excruciating.
According to HSUS, 6 to 8 million animals enter the shelter system every year — and that's just in the United States. An estimated 3 to 4 million animals are euthanized in the US every year. Shockingly, only 2-5% of lost cats are reclaimed by their owners from shelters each year, and only 24% of cats who enter a shelter are ever adopted.
Sadly, Netto had to have his eyes completely removed—he has no sight at all. Eli, Andrew and Marcos all had to have eyelid reconstruction surgery. These sweet kitties have endured so much and are looking for love, care and a warm forever home!
Cats R Cool™ is a GreaterGood signature program. We're working closely with Cats R Cool™ to:
- Help cats already in shelters by providing supplies such as cat toys and beds... making them happier and calmer, and more likely to find a forever home
- Help shelters cover the expenses of vaccinating and spaying / neutering cats, making them more likely to be adopted out
- Help win the hearts of people who might be "on the fence" about adopting a cat — by showing the public how cool cats really are!
- Give much-needed grants directly to shelters that are saving cats' lives every day.
Cats R Cool is committed to supporting sweet kittens like this in anyway possible. Join us.
Your gift, along with gifts from countless others, will make a very real difference to a cat who might not have made it otherwise. And it makes a "purr"-fect gift — not only for the cat, but for the people who will discover their new cat is now a full-fledged, and much-loved, member of the family.
You can help. Just $20 helps support Cats R Cool™, a GreaterGood.org signature program!
GreaterGood.org is devoted to addressing the health and well-being of people (particularly women and children), animals, and the planet.
Free Standard Shipping in the U.S. on your entire cart when you donate $15.00 or more in our Gift That Gives More™ program. See Current Promotions for details.
Why a Gift That Gives More™ is a smart, effective donation.
100% of your Gift That Gives More™ donation will go as a charitable gift to GreaterGood.org. GreaterGood stores pay the credit card transaction fee, so every cent of your donation goes to charity. GreaterGood.org has ultimate authority and discretion with regard to the distribution of its funds.
Please note: A free downloadable certificate is available to print for easy gift giving for any non-disaster related Gift That Gives More™. The "gift message" field during check-out does not apply to your Gift That Gives More™ certificate.


text:
I received a letter from TAC
It speaks nicely saying Biozole is now available
Oh Zackie Achmat we love you
Ola Zackie our buddy, son of Achmat.
We solute you brother, all of us here in South Africa.
You sacrificed your life going all the way to Thailand to import Biozole illegally.
You were defying the state.
You have shown that here in South Africa we can make it.
We can defeat HIV brother.
Now we salute you baba!
Keep up the good work.
Make it a point we don't suffer the way we suffering now.
Simply because we see the state doesn't care about us any longer.


text:
Before she knew it, Amy Delman and more than a dozen women — some of whom hadn't seen each other since high school graduation in 1979 — were coming in from around the Northeast for a weekend in the city.
And when they finally got together, they found that they shared not just childhood memories going back to second grade, but also the need to take a deep breath and take stock of their lives in middle age.
"It's almost like a new beginning," said Delman, who grew up in Jericho, Long Island. "Our careers are set, our kids are grown, some of us have lost a parent. It's a sense of 'Wow, I'm not a kid, I'm not young, I'm in middle age, but I want to enjoy it and not have any regrets.'"
Many boomers say they are marking the milestone birthdays of middle age — 50 for those born at the tail end of the post-war Baby Boom and 60 for those born in the early 1950s — in a big way. They're jumping out of airplanes, reuniting with lifelong friends for communal celebrations and toasting the decades at elaborately planned parties. And in addition to showing off their vitality and enjoying the fellowship of loved ones, they're also reflecting on the years gone by and the decades ahead.
For some, the big birthday is all about crossing something off the bucket list. Heather Kessen and her sister, who live in Cleveland, "gifted my mom with a trip to New York City for her 60th birthday. She's never been and we thought it would be a great way to celebrate."
Liz Gamble of Henderson, Nev., wanted to spend her 50th jumping out of a plane, and her sister, who lives in Florida, surprised her by showing up the morning of the skydive with her best friend and a limo for the ride to the airport. "Once I stopped screaming, it was the most amazing experience," Gamble said.
Harriette Rose Katz, a high-end New York party planner, says some boomers use milestone birthdays to relive their youth. Through her business, Gourmet Advisory Services, she's organized blowout 50th birthday parties with 200 guests and musical acts ranging from the late Donna Summer to the '80s rock band Foreigner. "They can get pretty rowdy," said Katz.
Those turning 60 often find themselves honoured by loved ones with a surprise party. Reggie Ishman was tricked into thinking he'd be celebrating his 60th with his wife, Sybil, in Charleston, S.C. Instead, he ended up on a flight to St. Lucia where a niece and her husband, wearing disguises, were seated one row ahead. More relatives joined them on the island, where activities included parasails and zip lines.
Sybil Ishman observed that boomers think of 60 in two different ways: "We are quite logical in thinking that today many healthy older folks often reach 100, but 120? Not so likely. So the probability of doubling our age is pretty slim to none. ... However, the other side of our brain likes a good challenge and knows that today, 60 is not a big deal, so we take on 60 with all our might."
Jane Angelich's surprise 60th reinforced her feelings of youthfulness: It was hosted by her 87-year-old dad, who hopped a plane from Florida to California despite a recent hip replacement, and the guests included her husband, who's 11 years younger than she is. "Age 60 was a milestone to be celebrated, not ignored," she said.
For Fred Pescatore, turning 50 has become a way to reconnect with a group of friends who shared a summer house in the Hamptons when they were in their 20s. "It started a few years back when the first one of us turned 50," said Pescatore, a Manhattan physician specializing in nutrition and diet. "We all went to St. John, where the birthday girl hosted a party and had rented a house for all of us to stay in. It was such a nice thing for us to get away, get out of the city, be together and relax, that everybody wanted to do it."
Last year, two more from the group held 50th birthday parties in Rome and London, and Pescatore will be next. He's inviting his pals to the Caribbean island of Montserrat, where he has a house, in February. Typically, guests bring spouses but no kids, and handle their own airfare, while the host provides lodging and meals. "This is like having our share house back again," he said.
Why did the round-robin of celebrations for the group come at the half-century mark?
"At 50, you're still working hard, but if you're fortunate enough to have achieved a certain modicum of success, you can look back on it and reflect a little," said Pescatore. "You start thinking about who's important to you, who's not important, what your values are. When you were younger, 50 seemed so old, but when you turn 50, you see it's not really old at all."
Delman expressed a similar sentiment about the disorienting experience of being right in the middle of the life cycle: "When our kids see us, we're old. In the workplace, we're the seasoned professionals. When we go to the doctor, it's no longer, 'If you were my daughter...' It's, 'If you were my mother, or my sister.'"
Despite the passage of time, she added, "to us, we look exactly the same way we did in high school." But at one point in their weekend away, reality intruded: "A bunch of 13-year-old girls went walking by and gave us a look as if to say, 'Actually, you look like middle-aged women.'"
For some boomers, a milestone birthday can also be a powerful testament to survival. Bonnie Lou Gross and Connie Sue Fleetwood are identical twins who for the past 13 years have gotten together with a few other friends from as far back as grade school to celebrate their birthdays, which all fall in March. Others in their small Iowa community with March birthdays have joined in over the years, and the event is now known locally as "March Madness."
The most recent joint birthday celebration was extra-special, the sisters recalled, as they marked not only their 50th birthdays but also Fleetwood's survival after a malignant melanoma diagnosis made back in 1992.
"I've got that 20-year battle behind me now," said Fleetwood, "and I can't say enough how fortunate I feel to reach that 50 milestone."


text:
Full text loading...
Publications Received/Ouvrages Reçus/Eingegangene Schriften
MyBook is a cheap paperback edition of the original book and will be sold at uniform, low price.
- « Previous Article
- Table of Contents
- Next Article »
The full text of this article is not currently available.
Data & Media loading...


text:
The Toshiba AT200, the world's thinnest 10-inch tablet (for now), has just been announced for the US as the Excite X10. It will be available sometime in the first quarter in the US, starting at $530 for the 16GB model.
At $530, one might expect the Excite X10 to come with a Tegra 3, full HD display and Android 4. Unfortunately, the Excite boasts none of these. While it is the world's thinnest 10-inch tablet, it comes with Android 3.2 (although it should be updated to Android 4 sometime in the future), a 1GHz OMAP 4430, 16GB of storage, a 5 megapixel camera, front-facing camera and a smudge-proof 10-inch 1280×800 display.
With quad-core HD tablets coming out of the woodwork, you have to wonder if the 1.2 pound ultra thin Excite is worth the money. A Tegra 3 certainly would be nice, but the OMAP 4430 should still get the job done. And if size is a determining factor for you, then the Excite may be just what you're looking for.
Personally, I'd rather go with something like the Transformer Prime, but to each their own. We should have some hands-on footage with the Excite X10 coming soon, so be on the lookout for that.


text:
Miranda Kerr: Kids Helpline Ambassador Announcement Event!
Miranda Kerr keeps it dressy while posing with children after being named Kids Helpline Ambassador at Luna Park on Tuesday (February 12) in Sydney, Australia.
Last week, the 29-year-old model's husband Orlando Bloom was spotted carrying their adorable son Flynn on his shoulders while doing some shopping at Abbott Kinney in Venice.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Miranda Kerr
FYI: Kids Helpline is a "counseling service available to Australian children between 5-25 years of age."
40+ pictures inside of Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr on different parts of the world…


text:
You are here
Readings & Conversations Archive
June 15, 1996
September 28, 1996
October 03, 1996
Women writing in Yiddish defied male hierarchy with poems of exquisite sexual candor and rebellion. Yiddish texts and English translations provided. No knowledge of Yiddish necessary.
October 09, 1996
Clayton Eshleman, editor and translator of the Artaud anthology Watchfiends and Rack Screams (Exact Change, 1995), presents the life and work of the French poet and playwr
October 25, 1996
Hildegard's poems were written to be sung by the women of her 12th century German monastery. The poet Mechtild was an embattled Beguine of the 13th century.
November 02, 1996
November 16, 1996
Finding a publisher is only part of finding an audience for a book of poetry.
December 03, 1996
Tim Dlugos, recognized as one of the finest post-New York School poets to be published in the 1970s and 1980s, died of AIDS as he was writing his strongest work--poems about the disease itself.
December 07, 1996
March 08, 1997
A panel discussion moderated by Nick Carbo and featuring M Evelina Galang, Eric Gamalinda, Eugene Gloria, Jessica Hagedor


text:
A guide to walking to improve your health and fitness, including tips on getting started and making walking fun.
Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.
Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.
You don't have to walk for hours. A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise.
For other exercise ideas, check out our exercise guides.
Any shoes or trainers that are comfortable, provide adequate support and don't cause blisters will do.
If you're walking to work, you could wear your usual work clothes with a comfy pair of shoes and change shoes when you get into work.
For long walks, you may want to take some water, healthy snacks, a spare top, sunscreen and a sunhat in a small backpack.
If you start going for longer walks regularly, you may want to invest in a waterproof jacket and some specialist walking shoes for more challenging routes.
A brisk walk is about three miles an hour, which is faster than a stroll.
One way to tell if you're walking briskly is if you can still talk but can't sing the words to a song.
You could also try using the free Active 10 app on your smartphone.
It tells you when you're walking fast enough and suggests ways to fit in some more brisk walking.
Download the Active 10 app from the App Store and Google Play.
If you're not very active but are able to walk, increase your walking distance gradually.
If your joints are a problem, check whether your local swimming pool holds exercise classes.
The water helps to support your joints while you move, and once you lose a bit of weight, the pressure on your joints will reduce.
If you're not active because of a medical condition, get advice on exercising with a disability.
If you can't leave the house, why not see if one of our free exercise videos can help?
The easiest way to walk more is to make walking a habit. Think of ways to include walking in your daily routine. Examples include:
If you live in a city, Walkit has an interactive walk planner to help you find the best walking route. Each suggested route includes your journey time, calorie burn, step count and carbon saving.
Hikideas uses a tool that can be used for planning both urban and none urban walks.
Walking while listening to music or a podcast can take your mind off the effort. Music can also get you into a rhythm and help you walk faster. You'll be surprised at how fast the time goes when you're walking to your favourite tunes.
Active 10 allows you to track how much and how fast you've walked. To keep things interesting, it gives you goals to work towards and rewards your progress. Download Active 10 from the App Store and Google Play.
Add variety to your walks. You don't have to travel to the countryside to find a rewarding walk. Towns and cities offer interesting walks, including parks, heritage trails, canal towpaths, riverside paths, commons, woodlands, heaths and nature reserves. For inspiring walks, visit Walk Unlimited.
For wheelchair users, visit Walks with Wheelchairs, and for parents with buggies, visit Walks with Buggies.
Walking in a group is a great way to start walking, make new friends and stay motivated.
Watch a video about Walking for Health's walking groups.
Ramblers organises group walks for health, leisure and as a means of getting around for people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of fitness. Its website has details of many locally organised walks in towns and cities, as well as the countryside.
The UK's 15 National Parks run free guided walks for the whole family during the holidays.


text:
As sports medicine specialists, we know what's on the line when an athlete has an injury. Our goal is to keep you active at the highest level and return you to your prior level of performance as quickly and as safely as possible.
We offer a wide range of non-operative sports medicine treatments, from injection therapies to sports physical therapy programs. And if surgery is necessary, our specialists are trained in the latest minimally-invasive procedures for speedier and easier recoveries.
We pride ourselves in evaluating the entire athlete, not just the injury. We work with you to maximize performance and minimize recovery time and future injury. Our sports medicine specialists develop a specialized treatment plan for every patient that includes:
Non-surgical Sports Medicine Treatment Options
Our sports medicine specialists have a strong commitment to non-operative treatments. We understand that not every injury requires surgery - immediately, or at all. Depending on your injury, your treatment may include physical therapy, injection therapy or a combination of both.
Conservative, non-operative options don't work for every injury. If they are not successful, or if immediate surgery is necessary, our sports medicine specialists offer the latest in minimally-invasive techniques to cut down on recovery times. Our goal is to get you back to the game as soon as possible, so we use the latest technology and research in the field.
Learn more about sports medicine orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation
Your recovery doesn't begin or end with treatment. Your doctor may prescribe physical therapy before and/or after surgery, or as an integral part of your non-operative treatment plan.
We use the latest techniques in physical therapy to get patients back to their sport safely and quickly. That's where our physicians join forces with our expert in-house physical therapy team. They work closely with each other to assess your progress and make changes to your routine as necessary.
Our physical therapists work at Medical Plaza - Miller (formerly CompRehab Plaza), one of the most sophisticated outpatient rehabilitation centers in the region.
Learn more about our Sports Medicine Therapy program.
Request a Sports Medicine appointment now.
New Patients
Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.


text:
Mayor Alfred Henley worked non-stop during the Blitz, often sleeping in his office. He would help where the need was the greatest in those dark days.
Mayor Henley was killed by enemy action on 11th May 1941 outside the Bermondsey Town Hall in Spa Road. This night was the last real night of the "Night Blitz" of 1940/41.
On that sad night he and his brother had just finished some electrical repairs at the Municipal Offices when they heard that Peek Frean's shelter had been hit. He summoned his driver, Eddie, to take him along to help but was hit by shrapnel from a bomb in Spa Road. He later died of his wounds in hospital. Henley Drive just around the corner is named after him and there is a block of flats named after him too.
Mayor Alfred Henley
Lest we forget
1 post • Page 1 of 1
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Return to "History & War Years"
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief™, a spectacular charity fashion show and auction, is back for 2010, taking center stage at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on the evening of February 12th at 7:00 PM. The star-studded runway show and auction will be held in aid of CARE to raise crucial funds towards rebuilding Haiti's healthcare system for mother and children. American Express Cardmembers will have exclusive access to purchase tickets before the general public for $100 and $150 starting TODAY, February 5 at 10:00 AM at Ticketmaster.com.
The runway show will be hosted by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and will feature internationally recognized designers, celebrities and VIPs. All the donated garments will be auctioned online at NET-A-PORTER starting February 15th. The donation is tax deductible and 100% of the event ticket sales will benefit CARE.
Naomi Campbell says, "I am deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Haiti. So many have been killed and severely affected by the earthquake – women and children in particular are most vulnerable in disasters. Fashion is universal, personal and touches everyone. Our aim is to use this season's catwalk shows in New York to reach people and help raise crucial funds to help save the lives of women and children."
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience all while supporting an extremely important cause that will directly build up Haiti's Healthcare system. If you are in the NY area and have the cash to drop to help out this unfortunate disaster, please attend.
Similar Posts:
- The World According to M.I.S.S. Earthquake Shatters Haiti and the World Responds
- The World According to M.I.S.S. Celebrities Come Together for Haiti
- In Store/Online 1/21-1/31: Upper Playground Haiti Relief Effort: You Save, We Give
- Beauty That Gives Back at Sephora.com
- Mai Mumbai: Fashion For Relief at Lakmé Fashion Week